Page-8 of UPSC Questions
What are the pros and cons of a strong Rupee? What can be done to strengthen the currency?
Over the past several months, there has been a steady decline in the Indian Rupee’s (INR) exchange rate relative to the US Dollar ($). Since the commencement of the conflict in Ukraine and the rise in crude oil prices, ..
Topics: GS-III: Indian Economy Issues Relating to Planning • GS-III: Effects of Liberalization On Indian Economy
In light of the External Affairs Minister’s recent visit to Russia, examine the role of India in the Russia-Ukraine crisis. How can India help improve the situation?
The visit of India’s external affairs minister, S Jaishankar, to Russia has sparked considerable international interest in the possibility of an intervention to end the nine-month-long war in Ukraine. The minister for external affairs of India expressed strong support ..
Topics: GS-II: India's Foreign Policy Neighbourhood International Relations • GS-II: Bilateral Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements
What is the significance of the government’s recent push to facilitate international trade in Rupee, as opposed to the Dollar? What more needs to be done to conserve forex reserves?
Except for countries like Nepal and Bhutan, a company’s exports and imports are currently always made in foreign currency, particularly the dollar. International trade in domestic currency: By establishing a Vostro account in India, bilateral transactions will now be ..
Topics: GS-III: Indian Economy Issues Relating to Planning • GS-III: Economic Growth Development
In view of the recent critique of the collegium system, comment on the differences between the collegium system and the now-scrapped NJAC system. What is the way ahead for the Indian judiciary?
The judicial system in India plays a very important function. The final bastion of hope for the average person is the judiciary. In that regard, who sits on the benches of judges is extremely important. Background: The Collegium System ..
Topics: GS-II: Separation of Powers Dispute Resolution Mechanisms • GS-II: Various Issues Related to Executive Judiciary in India
The Karnataka High Court recently called upon the Law Commission of India to reconsider the criteria for age of consent. Discuss the need for this reconsideration.
While dismissing a lawsuit brought under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, the Karnataka High Court recently stated that the Law Commission of India would have to reconsider the age threshold in order to take ..
Topics: GS-II: Various Issues Related to Executive Judiciary in India
What are the pros and cons of a cashless economy? What are the measures taken by the government towards realizing a cashless society?
A cashless economy is one in which payments are performed digitally rather than traditionally using coins or cash, such as through digital wallets, net banking, mobile banking, and credit and debit card transactions. Merits: It would prevent black money ..